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Government unveils plans to simplify planning and biodiversity rules for smaller housing sites

By 2025-05-28T12:24:00

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MHCLG also publishes consultation paper on plans to delegate most planning approvals to council officers

The government has announced plans for simpler planning rules for homes on smaller sites in a bid to boost the SME housebuilding sector.

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